Sep. 20, 2017 9:27 AM PT10:27 AM MT11:27 AM CT12:27 PM ET16:27 GMT0:27 9:27 AM MST11:27 AM EST11:27 AM CT20:27 UAE12:27 ETNaN:� - Burkhead did not practice for the third straight day Friday due to a rib injury and will sit out Sunday against the Texans.Analysis: Burkhead got hurt in the Week 2 win over the Saints, getting five touches on the eight snaps he played and catching a touchdown pass. The value of James White jumps up and Dion Lewis becomes a potential fantasy play with Burhkead out.

Sep. 17, 2017 2:06 PM PT3:06 PM MT4:06 PM CT5:06 PM ET21:06 GMT5:06 2:06 PM MST4:06 PM EST4:06 PM CT1:06 UAE (+1)17:06 ETNaN:� - Rex Burkhead ran for three yards on two carries Sunday in the New England Patriots' 36-20 win over the New Orleans Saints. He added three receptions for 41 yards and one touchdown.Analysis: Burkhead is worth keeping in deep leagues because of the uncertainty of the New England backs.

Mar. 14, 2017 2:03 PM PT3:03 PM MT4:03 PM CT5:03 PM ET21:03 GMT5:03 2:03 PM MST4:03 PM EST3:03 PM CT1:03 UAE (+1)17:03 ETNaN:� - The Patriots signed Burkhead on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. Burkhead, 26, comes from Cincinnati, where he has spent all four years of his NFL career since being drafted in the sixth round out of Nebraska in 2013.Analysis: Burkhead appeared in all 16 regular-season games each of the past two seasons. He rushed for 344 yards and two touchdowns for the Bengals in 2016. He also has 27 special teams tackles in his career, including consecutive 10-plus tackle seasons with 11 in 2015 and 12 in 2016. Burkhead is expected to be used primarily on special teams for the Patriots and could be a replacement for Brandon Bolden, who is an unrestricted free agent.